Troy, AL Demographics

A map of Troy's Population by Race

Troy, Alabama had a population of 17,727 in 2020. It was 51.1% White, 39.6% Black, 2.9% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Troy, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Troy is the 37th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Troy's White Population

9,054 residents of Troy identify as White, or 51.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Troy slightly less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Troy is ranked #461 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Troy is more White than neighboring Brundidge (25.5% White). Troy is less White than neighboring Banks (67.9% White), Goshen (66.9% White), Petrey (77.6% White), and Glenwood (64.5% White).

Troy's Black Population

7,028 residents of Troy identify as Black, or 39.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Troy larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Troy is ranked #127 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Troy is more Black than neighboring Banks (26.9% Black), Goshen (25.7% Black), Petrey (10.4% Black), and Glenwood (26.3% Black). Troy is less Black than neighboring Brundidge (67.3% Black).

Troy's Asian Population

509 residents of Troy identify as Asian, or 2.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Troy roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Troy is ranked #21 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Troy is more Asian than neighboring Banks (0.6% Asian), Brundidge (0.3% Asian), Goshen (0% Asian), Petrey (0% Asian), and Glenwood (0% Asian).

Troy's Hispanic Population

461 residents of Troy identify as Hispanic, or 2.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Troy roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Troy is ranked #279 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Troy is more Hispanic than neighboring Banks (1.9% Hispanic), Brundidge (2.2% Hispanic), and Goshen (2.2% Hispanic). Troy is less Hispanic than neighboring Petrey (3% Hispanic).

Troy's Native American/Other Population

133 residents of Troy identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Troy roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Troy is ranked #175 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Troy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Banks (0% Native American/Other), and Glenwood (0% Native American/Other). Troy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brundidge (1% Native American/Other), Goshen (1.1% Native American/Other), and Petrey (1.5% Native American/Other).

Troy's Multiracial Population

542 residents of Troy identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Troy roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Troy is ranked #355 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Troy is more Multiracial than neighboring Banks (2.6% Multiracial). Troy is less Multiracial than neighboring Brundidge (3.8% Multiracial), Goshen (4.1% Multiracial), Petrey (7.5% Multiracial), and Glenwood (6.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.